Culture and language are inextricably linked. As teachers, we are often faced with the challenge of teaching both language and elements of culture to our English learners. When these students join our classes, they come equipped with knowledge about their own culture, which may or may not have the same norms and values as the new one they find themselves in. It is not our … [Read more...] about The Role of Culture in Teaching English Learners
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Lesson | Organize Your Pitch
This lesson is part of a full course, Speak English Professionally: In Person, Online & On the Phone. Take this lesson to get a short tutorial on the learning objectives covered. To dive deeper into this topic, take the full course. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to produce a well organized outline for a pitch/presentation. … [Read more...] about Lesson | Organize Your Pitch
Oralpha: Literacy for new citizens, a course for trainers
You are interested in welcoming processes of migrants and refugees? You want to dedicate yourself to teaching lamguage and literacy? The objective of this course is to get to know the simultaneous process of literacy and language learning in the host society for migrated young people and adults. The linguistic integration is key for integration in the society. This course … [Read more...] about Oralpha: Literacy for new citizens, a course for trainers
Lesson | Business English Skills: Introducing Yourself in Business Settings
This lesson is part of a full course, Business English Networking. Take this lesson to get a short tutorial on the learning objectives covered. To dive deeper into this topic, take the full course. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to: - Introduce yourself by giving your name, job, company, and city - Identify the job, company, and the city of new acquaintances … [Read more...] about Lesson | Business English Skills: Introducing Yourself in Business Settings
Lesson | Express Yourself: Pronunciation
This lesson is part of a full course, Speak English Professionally: In Person, Online & On the Phone. Take this lesson to get a short tutorial on the learning objectives covered. To dive deeper into this topic, take the full course. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to produce proper word stress and intonation in your speaking. … [Read more...] about Lesson | Express Yourself: Pronunciation